Garlic-Rubbed Tostones with Cilantro Chimichurri Before I began the autoimmune protocol I'm not even sure I had ever heard of plantains, let alone ever tried one. Now they are a staple of my diet. First it was just Plantain Chips but, now that I've tried frying my own...
Chunky Tuna Salad Wraps Making sure I eat enough protein, fats (coconut, avocado), and starchy carbs (sweet potato, butternut squash, plantain) each day is key to making sure I have enough energy to get through the day on my AIP Diet. I have never been a huge fan of...
I love beef stew and finally have a new favorite (grain and nightshade free!) recipe to replace my old favorite which is no longer on the list of foods I can eat. This stew is so nourishing and delicious! I discovered the recipe it in a cookbook I...
Outside my window…Rain, rain, rain... lots of rain this weekend! In fact we currently have a flood warning. Our children keep hoping it will turn to snow, especially after seeing all the snow on the way to the boys' out-of-town hockey game last weekend, but it's too...
Last week I posted about The Autoimmune Protocol :: My Journey Towards Better Health & Weight Loss with the AIP Diet. Thank you all for the encouraging comments and support! For the most part my daily diet consists of pastured meats, bone broth, fresh vegetables...
The Autoimmune Protocol :: My Journey Towards Better Health & Weight Loss with the AIP Diet Last August I was in bad shape... I had hit my highest non-pregnancy weight ever (just 5 pounds away from my highest full-term pregnancy weight), I had just had another...
When I first started the Auto-Immune Protocol (AIP) diet last March a friend encouraged me to reward myself in some way for every ten pounds lost... I loved the idea! In addition to the benefits that come from feeling better and reaching new goals, rewarding yourself...
{pretty}Grasshopper Parfaits to celebrate the Solemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist!#nowtomakesomethingicaneat{happy/funny}Honey Sweetened Grasshopper Bars made with Avocado and Coconut! After nearly 4 months (113 days to be exact) on an incredibly strict...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}It's always so pretty over at the coast! I have some more pictures I'm hoping to share from our camping trip last weekend, but here is one that someone took of our whole...
Outside my window…Hot, cold, sunshine, rain, and even hail. The weather has been all over the place the last few days!I am thinking...I mentioned in my February Daybook that I saw my doctor again for more blood work (to check my hormone balance) and a biopsy (on my...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
